In this episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams is joined by Luke, the founder of Track Heroes, for a powerful conversation about racing, recovery, and the mission behind using motorsports to support veterans and first responders. From stories of resilience to surprising truths about mental health, Luke opens up about his military background, how driving can change lives, and the real impact of community-driven efforts in motorsports. If you’re looking for inspiration, heart, and horsepower, this episode dives deep into how racing isn’t just a thrill—it’s a form of therapy.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• From combat to the track: Luke shares his background as a veteran and how high-performance driving became a path to mental health recovery.
• Building the mission: The story behind Track Heroes—how it started, how the race car was donated, and the community that stepped in to bring the project to life.
• The science of speed: Luke discusses the surprising mental health benefits of high-performance driving, backed by lived experience and scientific support.
• Going beyond talk therapy: Why Luke believes traditional therapy has limits—and how racing provides breakthroughs when other methods plateau.
• Support systems that matter: How partnerships with motorsport enthusiasts, sponsors, and organizations made the Track Heroes mission possible.
• A new kind of therapy: Luke’s take on how the track became the most peaceful place on earth—and what that means for veterans struggling to find healing.
• Why “going back to normal” isn’t the goal: A powerful reflection on how trauma changes you—and why embracing a new identity is key to real recovery.
• Real-life racing moments: From “experiencing physics” on the track to working with donated coilovers, this episode shares behind-the-scenes moments of building a race car with heart.

Resources from this episode:

🌐 Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

Track Heroes Website: trackheroes.com

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In this solo episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams dives deep into the real stages of business growth—offering a no-fluff breakdown of where most businesses get stuck and what it actually takes to grow. Drawing on insights from Todd Herman, Tony Robbins, and decades of hands-on consulting experience, Jim walks through the core phases every entrepreneur should understand. Whether you’re in the early days of your startup or scaling your business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen for navigating the real challenges that come with each phase of the journey.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The 5 stages of business growth: Jim shares Todd Herman’s framework—Startup, Ramp Up, Build Up, Scale Up, and Leader Up—and how they apply in the real world.
• Why Stage 2 is the trap: Discover why most businesses get stuck in Stage 2, and what it takes to break through to the next level.
• The power of business cycles: Learn how recognizing where your business stands in its life cycle helps you make smarter decisions.
• The importance of early strategy: Jim reveals the 3 things every entrepreneur should do from the very beginning to get through all five stages successfully.
• Lessons from the field: Hear how Jim rose to the top 10% of consultants worldwide—and what he learned from analyzing hundreds of businesses across the globe.
• Proof of concept and the ramp-up phase: What to focus on when you’re starting to see stable revenue and assembling your first real team.
• Avoiding chaos with structure: Why clarity in your stage of growth helps you avoid overwhelm, burnout, and missteps in leadership.
• Real talk for entrepreneurs: Jim’s unfiltered take on the patterns he sees in clients—and the mindsets that separate growing businesses from stagnant ones.

Resources from this episode:
🌐 Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

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In this solo episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams shares game-changing insights for business owners looking to thrive even when times are tough. Drawing from his consulting and entrepreneurial experience, Jim explores how mindset, systems, and strategic pivots can turn economic slowdowns into powerful business opportunities. If you’ve been wondering how to stay profitable and focused during market downturns, this episode is packed with real advice, no fluff.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Understanding the mindset shift from growth at all costs to sustainable profitability.
• Why 7- and 8-figure business owners still get stuck — and what to do about it.
• The crucial systems every business owner needs to unlock real scalability.
• How to stop being the bottleneck in your own company.
• What Jim means by the 7-to-7 model and how it applies to today’s economy.
• Learning from real-life case studies Jim has coached through financial slowdowns.
• Reframing challenges as indicators for deeper systemic issues.
• Why now is the best time to retool and reset if you want long-term results.

Resources from this episode:
🌐 Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

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